1891 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dollar
| Weight | 12.5 grams |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 600 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-3982 |
The Mint struck 600 proof half dollars in 1891, the final proof of the Seated Liberty design. Charles Barber's new Liberty Head design would debut in 1892, replacing Gobrecht's seated figure after fifty-two years of service on the half dollar denomination.
The 1891 proof is the terminal entry in the Seated Liberty proof sequence, carrying the weight of finality that accompanies any last-year issue. Collectors who have built complete proof sets of the With Motto era end here, and type collectors seeking a final proof of the design target this date specifically. The circulation mintage jumped to 200,600 coins, but proof output remained at its 1880s level. The 1891 proof is obtainable and commands modest premiums for its final-year significance within the series.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
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